Our blog features motoring news, tips and expert advice brought to you by the AA Motoring team.
When New Zealanders started buying cars, British models were a popular choice and, from time to time, we’re lucky to still see classics on our New Zealand roads, after they’ve been lovingly restored to their former glory.
With every new car we test, we find it quite mind-blowing discovering how modern technology and electrics have been used to do amazing things in the name of safety, luxury or comfort.
There are a number of times when people need to store a vehicle for an extended period of time. Perhaps it’s a summer cruiser, or maybe you’re leaving the country for work or that much needed holiday.
Ford Motor Company today announced that the hugely popular Ford Ranger pickup truck will be available in an off-road performance variant for the first time.
A switch to an electric vehicle (EV) can be a smart financial decision for drivers, not to mention a better choice for New Zealand’s clean, green image.
The latest update to the Used Car Safety Ratings guide reinforces the need for more information to be provided to buyers at the point of sale.
If you find yourself struggling to fit all of the whanau or fishing gear into your vehicle on a regular basis, there’s a good chance you’ve out grown your vehicle and are in dire need of an upgrade.
When you buy a new vehicle from a dealership, it will usually include a new car warranty. This adds value and security to an already-expensive purchase, but it pays to check on the level of coverage that’s being offered.
Buying a car can be like entering into a new relationship. You pick up the keys and drive the car home blissfully happy in each other’s company. You motor through years of driving until slowly cracks begin to appear.
You might be a parent passing down your own vehicle to your son or daughter, secretly excited that it gives you the perfect opportunity to get your own family vehicle upgraded but equally more reassured that your child will be driving a car that’s served you well.